2021/22 Jazz Band Audition Information

Below contains information regarding Jazz Band auditions for the 2021/2022 school year. The philosophy of WHS Jazz is that there is a place for students of all skill levels within our jazz program. Auditions are required for placement into a WHS Jazz Ensemble. The number of jazz ensembles will be determined by instrumentation and the number of students auditioning. Auditions will be held the week of November 15th immediately after school. Students will have an opportunity to sign up for audition times in advance. A final list of audition times will be made available in the Band Hall the week of 11/8.

AUDITION DATES
All Saxes - Monday, November 15th
All Brass - Tuesday, November 16th
All Rhythm Section: Wednesday, November 17th

Results will be posted by Wednesday, November 24th. First rehearsals will be the week of December 20th.
WIND SECTION: Saxes, Trumpet, & Trombone: 
1. Scales- Directors will select 2 from the scale sheet at the audition. 
 Download Scales Here:

2. Chart Excerpts- Perform both excerpts. Reference recordings are provided for practice only. Students will perform without accompaniment in the audition. 

3. Improv (optional) - play 2 choruses of improvised F Blues over the recorded track. Students wishing to be considered for Jazz I must attempt this portion of the audition 

​​4. Sight Reading
RHYTHM SECTION: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set:
1. Scales- Directors will select 2 from the scale sheet at the audition. Drum set players, skip this section.
 Download Scales Here:
2. Chart Excerpts- Perform both excerpts, demonstrating appropriate style and comping techniques. Reference recordings are provided for practice only. Students will perform without accompaniment in the audition.  

3.  Improv (optional) - play 2 choruses of improvised F Blues over the recorded track. Students wishing to be considered for Jazz I must attempt this portion of the audition.  ​

4. Sight Reading
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